Production area: San Pancrazio Salentino, Puglia
Soil: medium mixture of limestone, clay and silica
Altitude: 65 mt. a.s.l. (above sea level)
Training: espalier, 4.000 plants per hectare
Vineyards age: 60 years Grape variety: 100% Negroamaro
Harvest: second half of September
Production per hectare: 6 tons
Vini¬cation: after destemming, the must macerates with the skin contact for 15 days with several daily pumping over. Thermo-controlled alcoholic fermentation at 20-22 °C
Ageing: the wine is aged for 16 months in medium-toasted French barriques
Colour: intense red with garnet reflections
Bouquet: a very intense bouquet with fruity aromas of cherry, plum, toasted and vanilla
Taste: warm, robust structure and elegant. Full taste, mellow aroma with soft tannins and toasted notes, persistent on the finish
Serving temperature: 18°-20°C
Alcohol content: 15% vol
Pairings: first important courses, roast meat, game, aged cheeses and dried fruit